Report a hate crime

You have a right to be who you are

If you’re attacked because of your disability, gender identity, race, religion or sexual orientation, this is a hate incident.

Hate incidents include both non crimes and crimes, and if they are a crime they are known as a hate crime. It is important to note that anyone can consider something a hate incident, not just the person on the receiving end.

Hate incidents can happen anywhere, to anyone, at any time.

Examples:

Verbal abuse, such as name-calling or offensive jokes;

Harassment, such as constantly knocking the door or throwing eggs at windows;

Bullying or intimidation by children, adults, neighbours or strangers;

Physical assault on a person, such as hitting, punching, pushing, spitting or violent words;